Lafayette, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$395 per SF Avg asking sale price
$29 per SF Avg asking lease rate
7,621 SF Avg unit lease size
10,459 SF Avg building size for sale
5.33% Average cap rate

Lafayette's Demographic Profile

Lafayette has 11,933 households and a median income of $98,544, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 29,948
# Households 11,933
Median age 40
Median household income $98,544
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 4,142
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Erie $277 10,337 SF 6.90%
Broomfield $280 17,136 SF 7.25%
Louisville $278 22,306 SF 7.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Lafayette $596 8,287 SF
Erie $783 6,240 SF
Broomfield $374 7,558 SF
Louisville $453 11,285 SF
Superior $250 12,000 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Westminster $235 14,634 SF 6.72%
Longmont $206 6,662 SF 6.50%
Boulder $787 8,622 SF 6.38%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Lafayette

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

3000 Airport Dr - Building A

Erie, CO 80516

  • 18,750 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,781,250
For Sale

108 E. Baseline Road

Lafayette, CO

  • Office Building
  • $1,200,000
For Sale

312 Ctc Blvd

Louisville, CO 80027

  • 62,223 SF Flex Building
  • $15,555,000
For Sale

2865 Airport Dr

Erie, CO 80516

  • 18,561 SF Industrial Building
  • $4,300,000
For Sale

900 Main St

Louisville, CO 80027

  • 2,536 SF Retail Building
  • 5.33% Cap Rate
  • $1,195,000
For Sale

109 N Public Rd

Lafayette, CO 80026

  • 840 SF Retail Building
  • $750,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Lafayette pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Lafayette $395 10,459 SF
Erie $349 8,922 SF
Broomfield $313 15,420 SF
Louisville $376 17,401 SF
Niwot $247 1,760 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Lafayette alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Lafayette or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Erie 33,948 11,429 40 $150,046 3 1,444 10%
Broomfield 79,088 31,681 40 $111,804 2 12,584 8%
Louisville 20,225 8,187 44 $133,388 2 2,627 -2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Lafayette, CO and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Lafayette

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Is Lafayette a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Lafayette offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Lafayette?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Lafayette. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Lafayette?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Lafayette. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Lafayette compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Lafayette. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Lafayette acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Lafayette, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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